Advanced Course (TGO/TBC, Survey Controller/Access)

It is assumed the attenders have intermediate to advanced GPS skills with some comprehensive field experience or the training equivalent. The class will include three field exercises and will explore the use of different GPS Survey methods including Post-Processing and RTK along with RTK/Infill and Dual Base techniques as well the use of CORS stations and the OPUS system.

There will be detailed discussion of Project Templates, File Management, Survey Controller/Access operations/DC editing, Coordinate Systems (Grid/Ground), Site Calibrations, Roading/Alignments, and Feature Coding along with many other advanced issues. TGO/TBC will be covered in great detail and attendees are encouraged to bring their questions for the instructor to examine and share with the class. Laptop computers are welcome.

 

Advanced Course Outline

DAY ONE

Morning session

• TGO/TBC - General Topics
• Settings/Templates/File Location
• Coordinate Systems
• “grid” vs. “ground”
• State Plane/Modified
• Calibration vs. Projections
• Geoid verification/refinement
• Post Processing Control Considerations
• Horiz / Vert
• Field session #1, observe multiple points locally for processing and adjustment with CORS points (above)

Afternoon session

• Processing/Adjustment Results
• Evaluation
• Precision/Accuracy
• Documentation
• Using CORS
• Precise Ephemeris
• Data Sheets
• CORS vs. HARN
• Custom Reports/ASCII Files

DAY TWO

Morning session

• RTK
• Calibration/Coordinate System Review
• Survey Style Choices

Afternoon session

• RTK AS CONTROL (Field session #2, run topo and RTK control comparison with static control)
• Infill
• Processing/Editing ”Here” Position
• Data Logging
• Dual Bases
• Feature Coding
• Using Attributes
• Exporting Points/Graphics files

DAY THREE

Morning session

• Stakeout/Roading/DTMs (Field session #3)
• Using RoadLink for various alignments
• Waterlines, sewers, drill pads, retaining walls, berms

Afternoon session

• Importing alignments from 3rd party software
• Editing alignments in the field
• Reports/documentation

 

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